title: [Hyperthyroidism in childhood. Description of a case].
abstract: The authors report some personal clinical observations. The polymorphic clinical course, the diagnostic procedure and the therapeutical management of the infantile Grave's disease are discussed. Pathogenesis is not clarified. Genetic factors are also analysed.
authors.affiliation: Ospedale S. Antonino di Fiesole (FI), Divisione pediatrica, Italia.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Consumi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Chessa Ricotti
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: De Bernardi
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008713:Methimazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D008713:Methimazole
vernacular_title: L'ipertiroidismo nell'infanzia. Descrizione di un caso.